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Who we are

DENSO Thermal Systems Group (DNTS)

1983

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DENSO History

1949
Nippon Electrical Equipments Co., Ltd, later changed its name to NIPPONDENSO CO., LTD., split from Toyota Motor Co., Ltd., and was established as a separate entity.
1953
Started technical cooperation with Robert Bosch GmbH of Germany.
This agreement allowed us to expand our technical expertise using knowledge from outside the company, to achieve world-class engineering.
1954
Started the Assigned Service Station System by establishing regional service plants.
Today, a global service network is in place to improve services for our end users in different regions around the world.
Foundation of the Poirino plant

1983-84

The origins date back to the 1980s, when the FIAT Group decided to set up an organizational unit dedicated to Poirino, where the first commercial, product development and administrative functions are also located. Thus was born Heating s.r.l.
Foundation of the Poirino plant
RISCALDATORI Srl becomes BORLETTI CLIMATIZZAZIONE SpA

1986-87

As part of the reorganization of all the components of the Fiat Group and the establishment of the Magneti Marelli Sector, a specific Product Division was set up.
RISCALDATORI Srl becomes BORLETTI CLIMATIZZAZIONE SpA
Beginning of the business development and the growth phase of the employees in the company

End of the 80s

Poirino begins a design phase, with the construction of molds and the production of parts based on its own projects and not only on projects developed by Fiat.
Beginning of the business development and the growth phase of the employees in the company
A new ALLIANCE

August 1990

An agreement was signed with the company NIPPONDENSO, which will later become simply DENSO, which acquires 25% of the company's share package.
A new ALLIANCE
Globalization and strong acceleration in the development of the product and of the production process

Early 90s

A further agreement is signed with DENSO to strengthen product skills, with the help of Japanese managers in Poirino, there is a strong acceleration in the development of both the product and the production process.
Globalization and strong acceleration in the development of the product and of the production process

1993

Establishment of the Polish plant

1995

Phase of expansion of customers and markets internationally: acquisition of orders in Renault and Peugeot, licenses in Turkey, Morocco and South Africa, increasingly global
International expansion

1996-2000

The International activity multiplies with the creation of new production sites in Argentina (1996), Brazil (1997) and India (1998). Joao de Deus was also acquired in 1996, a Portuguese company with a long tradition, active in the Aftermarket sector.
International expansion
DENSO THERMAL SYSTEMS S.p.a. was born

2001

On 30 April, after the organizational reorganization of the Fiat group components, the Thermal Systems Division of Magneti Marelli (MMCL) was entirely acquired by DENSO CORPORATION. A new factory is born in Brazil.
DENSO THERMAL SYSTEMS S.p.a. was born

2004

Two Business Units were created, one for the development of Special and Off Road Vehicles (ORSA) projects and one based in Carmagnola (TO), totally dedicated to the Aftermarket for marketing on the independent market.
The turnover target has been reached

2005

The goal of 1,000 million euros in turnover is reached!
The turnover target has been reached
2005
Established DENSO Training Academy Thailand, our first overseas regional training center.
A system was established to provide education for engineers and technicians at a regional level, rather than just at the global head office.

2006

Establishment of the Spanish plant in Vigo

2010

Start of production in the Moroccan plant
Transfer of the BU

2012-13

Transfer of the Aftermarket BU division to the new headquarters in Poirino, where there is still one of the largest automatic warehouses in the world.
Transfer of the BU
2016
Created the DENSO ECO VISION 2025
This action plain aims to tackle issues such as the environment and energy usage.
2017
Created the DENSO Group Long-term Policy 2030
The slogan of this plan is "Bringing hope for the future for our planet, society and all people"